Highest-Value Conference in Current Pipeline
Space-Comm Expo 2026 is significantly more relevant to 4Secure than Tech Show London. The conference is dominated by satellite ground segment operators — the exact organisations that handle data flows between classified and unclassified networks, which is TrustedFilter's core use case. 7 companies score 18+ out of 30.
200+
Total Exhibitors
10
Researched
1
Must-Visit (25+)
7
High Priority (18+)
1
Existing Partner
1
Competitor
1 Must-Visit (25–30)
7 High Priority (18–24)
1 Medium Priority (10–17)
1 Existing Partner
Conference Tracks
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Keynote Conference
🛡️
Defence Conference
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Intergovernmental Conference
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Space Data Conference
Existing Partner: BAE Systems Digital Intelligence — Stand A69
Three senior speakers confirmed: Andrea Thompson (Group MD, Keynote panel Wed 16:40), Tony Holt (CTO Space, Defence Theatre Wed 13:40), Prof. Markos Trichas (Space Activities for National Security Lead, Defence Theatre Wed 13:40). Focus on SDA data flows, coalition interoperability, and upcoming ground segment bids.
⚠️ COMPETITOR PRESENT: Airbus Defence & Space — Stand J22
Airbus Cyber Programmes' Secure Gateway is a direct competitor to TrustedFilter (inter-level data exchange filtering). Airbus acquired infodas (German CDS specialist) in September 2024. Do not lead with a sales pitch. Primary objectives: (1) competitive intelligence, (2) relationship building, (3) exploring UK-sovereign CDS supplier angle for Skynet 6A.
Ranked Scores — All Researched Companies
| Rank | Company | Stand | Partner | Customer | Growth | Composite | Tier | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMV | F6 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 26/30 | Must-Visit ⭐ | View → |
| 2 | KSAT | B51 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 21/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 2 | Telespazio UK | E6 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 21/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 4 | Viasat | C22 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | 20/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 5 | Celestia (Group) / Celestia STS | F4 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 19/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 6 | Angoka Limited | B41 | 7/10 | 4/10 | 7/10 | 18/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 6 | Airbus Defence & Space | J22 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 18/30 | ⚠️ Competitor | View → |
| 6 | Open Cosmos | C2 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 18/30 | High Priority | View → |
| 9 | wolfSSL | C16 | 6/10 | 2/10 | 8/10 | 16/30 | Medium ★ Strategic | View → |
| — | BAE Systems Digital Intelligence | A69 | — | — | — | — | 🟢 Existing Partner | View → |
Key Findings
- GMV is the standout target — 26/30 composite, world's #1 satellite control centre provider, CosmicGuard is complementary not competitive, Galileo PRS is a direct TrustedFilter use case. Pre-arrange a meeting before the conference.
- Ground segment operators dominate the high-priority list — KSAT, Telespazio, Viasat, Celestia, and GMV all operate satellite ground infrastructure that inherently handles data flows across classification boundaries.
- Airbus is a partial competitor — approach carefully — Their Secure Gateway product competes directly with TrustedFilter. Primary objective at their stand is intelligence gathering, not a sales pitch.
- BAE Systems partnership should be actively developed — Three senior speakers confirmed. Use the conference to discuss SDA data flows, coalition interoperability, and upcoming ground segment bids.
- ANGOKA is a compelling partnership candidate — Complementary technology (machine identity + content inspection = stronger joint proposition).
- wolfSSL technology integration opportunity — Embedding wolfCrypt FIPS 140-3 into TrustedFilter would significantly strengthen accreditation credentials for UK MOD procurement.
- New leadership at KSAT — New CEO Marte Indregard formally starts 26 Feb 2026, days before the conference. New leadership is often open to new partnerships.
Pre-Conference Actions
Meetings to Pre-Arrange
- GMV (F6) — Contact Luis Fernando Álvarez-Gascón (Secure e-Solutions GM) via LinkedIn InMail
- Telespazio UK (E6) — Contact Andy Hindley (Head of Defence and Security) via LinkedIn
- wolfSSL (C16) — Email facts@wolfssl.com to arrange stand meeting
- BAE Systems DI (A69) — Contact via existing account manager; confirm attendance at Tony Holt's session (Wed 13:40)
LinkedIn Connections
- Kata Escott CB (Airbus UK MD) — connect before conference
- Marte Indregard (new KSAT CEO, starts 26 Feb) — congratulate on appointment
- George Gardner (Celestia Group CEO) — connect and reference EAGLE-1 QKD programme
Research to Complete
- Download GMV CosmicGuard brochure — prepare joint solution concept
- Download Airbus Secure Gateway brochure — understand competitor product
- Review KSAT Hyperion announcement (Feb 2026)
- Prepare TrustedFilter one-pager for space/satellite ground segment audiences
Visit Priority Order
If schedule becomes compressed, prioritise in this order:
- GMV (F6) — Must-visit; highest composite score; greenfield opportunity
- BAE Systems DI (A69) — Existing partner; three senior speakers; relationship development
- Telespazio UK (E6) — Andy Hindley is the ideal contact; attend his session first (Thu 11:40)
- KSAT (B51) — New CEO; Hyperion announcement; strategic inflection point
- Viasat (C22) — Attend David Hill's PNT session (Wed 11:40); walk to stand together
- Celestia (F4) — EAGLE-1 QKD is a direct use case; Bryan Tatman confirmed at stand
- Angoka (B41) — Partnership candidate; complementary technology
- Open Cosmos (C2) — BAE Systems warm introduction pathway
- wolfSSL (C16) — Technology integration conversation; lower urgency
- Airbus (J22) — Intelligence gathering only; lowest priority for time investment